The latest Wounds International webcast on ‘Real World Solutions for Pressure Ulcer Prevention: Optimising the Role of Support Surfaces’ was broadcast on 17 November. If you missed the webcast, the videos are now available online, together with links to useful resources and downloads. Chaired by Professor Keith Harding and with presentations from Professor Dan Bader … Continued
As a big thank you to everyone at Direct Healthcare Services, last week we invited staff, their friends and families to a ‘Factory vs Sales’ rugby match at the local rugby park. The event was attended by over 150 people and we were delighted to be joined by Welsh rugby legends Gareth Thomas and Martyn … Continued
SAVE THE DATE: Wounds International are presenting a webinar event on Tuesday 17 November as part of their 2015 Interactive Global Webcast Series. Timed to support this year’s WORLDWIDE STOP PRESSURE ULCER DAY, this education event is essential viewing for anyone involved in the evaluation and/or selection of support surfaces. ‘Real World Solutions for Pressure Ulcer … Continued
Direct Healthcare Services will be exhibiting this year at FIME 2015, taking place this August 5-7th at the Miami Beach Convention Centre. Now in it’s 25th year, the FIME Medical Trade Fair & Congress is the largest international medical event held in the U.S. annually. More than ten thousand industry professionals visit the five hundred … Continued
Direct Healthcare Services is hosting an event series in Australia this August that will explore the challenges of pressure ulcer prevention and discuss ways to improve care. ‘Pressure Ulcer Prevention in the Real World: Challenges and Opportunities’ will be presented by Jacqui Fletcher, Clinical Strategy Director at the Welsh Wound Innovation Centre. Jacqui is an expert … Continued
We were proud to support the Tissue Viability Team at the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust last week who successfully kicked off a brand new pressure ulcer prevention campaign at New Cross Hospital. The ‘Help Our Heels’ campaign is designed to raise awareness amongst patients, family members and healthcare professionals of the importance of reacting to … Continued
Wounds International have published a comprehensive new clinical paper focusing on Hybrid support surfaces. With contributions from an international group of leading experts the paper is designed to help clinicians understand more about the wide range of hybrid systems now available. The number of people at risk from pressure ulcers is increasing due to an … Continued
As part of our ongoing commitment to delivering best value solutions, Direct Healthcare Services customers can now benefit from of a brand new support service. PROSERVE Service & Rental Solutions are specially designed to both protect and extend the life of your products as well as provide immediate access to the skills and resources needed … Continued
At the 2014 MediWales awards the award for the NHS’ Collaboration with a Welsh Company, was presented to Aneurin Bevan Health Board for the Welsh Wound Innovation Centre which is funded by the NHS and Welsh Government to lead on wound healing within the NHS across Wales. This was awarded for the collaboration between staff … Continued
Direct Healthcare Services are proudly supporting this year’s Worldwide Stop Pressure Ulcer day which takes place on 20th November. The Worldwide Stop Pressure Ulcer day is co-ordinated by EPUAP, the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel. With a strong focus on pressure ulcer prevention, Direct Healthcare Services work closely with NHS Trusts year round to help support … Continued
The Welsh Wound Innovation Centre, a new global centre of excellence in wound prevention and treatment, has announced details of its first commercial partnership. Direct Healthcare Services will collaborate with the Welsh Wound Innovation Centre on product research and development. The firm will also benefit from access to the Centre’s education facilities and world-leading clinical … Continued
Direct Healthcare Services are presenting a special Education Masterclass event with Professor Keith Harding, Medical Director, WWIC and Jacqui Fletcher, Clinical Strategy Director, WWIC at the Holiday Inn Harrogate on Monday 10th November 2014, co-inciding with this year’s Wounds UK Annual Conference. The theme of the event is Pressure Ulcer Prevention in the Real World, … Continued
We are delighted to announce a new, exclusive distribution agreement between Direct Healthcare Services and Smith & Nephew. From May 2014 Direct Healthcare Services will assume marketing and distribution of the ADERMA™ range to Community Healthcare providers in the UK. The ADERMA Dermal Pad range of solutions is designed to help prevent pressure ulcers and … Continued
98% OF ATTENDEES AGREED INTELLIGENT EVENTS WILL HELP THEM MAKE A MEASURABLE DIFFERENCE TO PU PREVENTION Due to demand more places have just been added to our London Intelligent Education Event taking place on 22nd April. The events are designed to help you successfully tackle the real issues in pressure ulcer prevention today through an interactive workshop that … Continued
Direct Healthcare Services has been awarded an Investors in People accreditation in recognition of the high standard of support and development it provides to its employees. The Investors in People scheme rewards and recognises businesses that show continued focus on the development of their team through better business practices, training programmes and a ‘people first’ … Continued
FREE ONE DAY EDUCATION EVENTS THAT MAKE A MEASURABLE DIFFERENCE IN THE BATTLE AGAINST ZERO AVOIDABLE PRESSURE ULCERS At this year’s Wounds UK Conference in Harrogate it was standing room only when we hosted packed ‘taster sessions’ of our Making a Measurable Difference Workshop & Seminar. We were delighted with the positive response from delegates … Continued
Two new clinical case studies that reinforce the potential benefits of the Intelligent Pressure Care Management solution appeared as poster presentations at this year’s Wounds UK Annual Conference. Opportunities in Safety Effectiveness and Improved Patient Care outlines the findings of a study undertaken by The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, which discovered that it can take as … Continued
Direct Healthcare Services has been ranked 17th on the annual Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100 published in the Sunday Times on 8th December, as well as on the Sunday Times digital edition. The Sunday Times Fast Track 100 league table ranks Britain’s 100 private companies with the fastest-growing sales over the last three years. Fast … Continued
INTELLIGENT EDUCATION ZONE/ Stand #61 Matt Tite, NHS Measurement Expert and this year’s Wounds Keynote Speaker, will be conducting 10 minute ‘taster sessions’ of a specially designed Measurement Workshop at the following time slots: Monday 11th – 1745 Tuesday 12th – 1045/ 1330/ 1600 INTELLIGENT EDUCATION EVENTS – MAKE A MEASURABLE DIFFERENCE IN THE BATTLE … Continued
Direct Healthcare Services are proudly supporting this year’s Worldwide Stop Pressure Ulcer day which takes place on 21st November. The Worldwide Stop Pressure Ulcer day is co-ordinated by EPUAP, the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel. With a strong focus on pressure ulcer prevention, Direct Healthcare Services work closely with NHS Trusts year round to help … Continued
Direct Healthcare Services is taking an innovative approach to education with events that make a measurable difference towards achieving zero avoidable pressure ulcer targets. ‘A Fresh Approach to Making a Measurable Difference’ Seminars & Workshops present a unique opportunity to gain fresh insight on how to successfully tackle the real issues in pressure ulcer prevention. … Continued
Dusseldorf Exhibition Centre Hall/ Stand: 5/E23 Visit us at this year’s Rehacare International Trade Fair & Congress in Dusseldorf where we will be presenting Intelligent Pressure Care Management – An innovative new solution in the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers. With increasing focus on the rising cost of treating pressure ulcers* INTELLIGENT PRESSURE CARE … Continued
Direct Healthcare Services have launched a brand new Wheelchair Services Division at this year’s PMG National Training Event in Bristol. The new division is dedicated to meeting the specific needs of NHS Wheelchair Services operations, through the provision of specialist seating solutions designed for effective pressure distribution, postural control and comfort. Managing Director, Graham Ewart … Continued
Direct Healthcare Services have won the prestigious Innovative Product Showcase Award 2013 at this year’s NAEP Conference. The Dyna-Form® Mercury Static Air has been voted Innovative Product Showcase Winner at this year’s conference which took place on 18 & 19 June. The criteria for the winning product is that it demonstrates innovation in solving an identified … Continued
Innovative collaboration, simplified grading and a new reporting system could help to improve the problems posed by pressure ulcers to NHS trusts, according to presentations given by tissue viability expert Jacqui Fletcher and Graham Ewart, Managing Director of Direct Healthcare Services at a Direct Healthcare Services event this week. Project Manager at the Welsh Innovation Centre, Ms … Continued
Direct Healthcare Services launched the new Dyna-Form® Mercury Static Air mattress at this year’s TVS Show. With increasing focus on prevention as the first and best line of defence when it comes to successfully tackling the rising cost of avoidable pressure ulcers, the simplicity and effectiveness of the Dyna-Form® Mercury Static Air make it the … Continued
TUESDAY 11TH JUNE, ST DAVID’S HOTEL & SPA, CARDIFF Featuring Keynote Speakers: Jacqui Fletcher & Matt Tite This year it is estimated that 420,000 pressure ulcers will develop across the NHS patient population, 50,000 on patients’ heads and over 100,000 on the heel or lower limbs. Given that Tissue Viability Services are under extreme pressure … Continued
A new Clinical Case Study reports on the effectiveness of the Dyna-Form® Mercury Advance mattress, successfully utilised as part of the treatment in a Category IV pressure ulcer in a high-risk patient. The study highlights the positive clinical impact of the mattress when used as part of a holistic approach to patient care, in addition … Continued
Direct Healthcare Services recently launched Intelligent™ Pressure Care Management at Wounds UK – the biggest wound care event in the UK. Intelligent™ Pressure Care Management is an innovative new solution in the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers, delivering continuity of patient care throughout the entire patient pathway with the most efficient and economic solution. Acknowledging the increasing focus and … Continued
New Fire Evacuation Mattress Developed in Partnership with Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Direct Healthcare Services are proud to announce the launch of the new Dyna-Form® Mercury Fire Evacuation which has been developed in partnership with Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This new evacuation mattress, brought to market in under twelve months from when the … Continued
Direct Healthcare Services, working in strategic partnership with healthcare professionals and polyurethane coating specialists, Dartex Coatings Ltd™ have developed the very latest, high durability Dyna-Form® Pro-Formance™ fabric that comes complete with a standard 8 year warranty. After an extensive research and clinical trial period, we are delighted to announce the launch of our latest product, … Continued
Graham Ewart, the Managing Director of Direct Healthcare Services, explains how you can not only succeed but thrive as a British manufacturer by focusing all aspects of your business on your customer Following a period of sustained growth since forming in 2009, Direct Healthcare Services once again bucked the trend of most UK manufacturers last … Continued
Leading pressure care specialists Direct Healthcare Services is strengthening its management structure as part of its strategic plan following sustained growth of the business. Graham Ewart has been appointed to the new position of Managing Director from 1st May and Chief Executive Officer Jon Lewis will assume the role of Chairman from August 2012. Jon Lewis … Continued
Direct Healthcare CEO – Jon Lewis was utterly astonished to find that the company had won two entirely different award categories at separate venues across the country last Friday evening. The “New Company of the Year Award 2011 at the IWA / Western Mail Business Awards (in association with PWC), went to Direct Healthcare for outstanding … Continued
Direct Healthcare picked up the Excellence In Supply Award, “Peoples Choice Award”, hosted by Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust. The coveted awards ceremony was held at the DW stadium in Wigan and was attended by key Trust personnel and shortlisted suppliers alike, all who have demonstrated outstanding achievements throughout 2011 for recognised excellence in … Continued
Direct Healthcare Services Ltd was awarded the unique Innovative Product Showcase Award for theDyna-Form Mercury Advance Mattress, at the National Association of Equipment Providers (N.A.E.P) 2011 Conference in Blackpool. The Innovative Product Showcase pays tribute to the latest products available within the market that have been specifically designed to provide an innovative solution to the needs … Continued
Direct Healthcare’s senior management team picked up both the CBF Young Growth Business awardand the prestigious Premier Award. The company has been awarded with these two awards as a result of its significant growth in such a short period. CEO Jon Lewis told us that “70% of the staff were unemployed at time of the company’s conception … Continued
